Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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An inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. The VA rates ulcerative colitis based on frequency and severity of exacerbations.
The VA rates this condition based on how often symptoms occur and how severe each episode is. The examiner will ask about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your episodes, as well as how they affect your ability to work.
Diagnostic code
DC 7323
Rating range
0% – 60%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7323. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
You have severe ulcerative colitis with numerous attacks per year and malnutrition, with health only fair during remissions.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Ulcerative Colitis or rated under the same body system.